Hi,

In my opinion, continuing some form of manual therapy is useful to keep track of soft tissue restrictions while re-introducing exercise. Now I don't mean this in a sense of 30mins massage prior to a rehab session, more a quick Ax before exercise based rehab. In my experience, trigger point therapy etc. is something that is maintained throughout the rehabilitation process. It depends on what you are trying to achieve with the hands-on work?

I would agree that a run-of-the-mill massage may have some limitations once the swelling and mobility has improved.

Would be interested to hear some other thoughts too.